Thomas Allen
Roy Plomley's castaway is baritone Thomas Allen.
Favourite track: Concerto in C For Violin, Cello, Piano by Ludwig van Beethoven
Book: Jane Eyre by Charlotte Bronte
Luxury: Golf clubs and balls
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Hubert Parry
I Was Glad
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Gustav Mahler
Symphony No. 5 In C Sharp Minor - Adagietto
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Edward Elgar
The Dream Of Gerontius
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Johannes Brahms
Four Serious Songs, Op.121
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Castaway's Favourite
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Ludwig van Beethoven
Triple Concerto in C major
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William Shakespeare
This day is called the feast of Crispian (from Henry V)
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Frederick Delius
The Walk to the Paradise Garden (from A Village Romeo and Juliet)
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Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
Clarinet Concerto in A major
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Book Choice
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Jane Eyre - Charlotte Bronte
Luxury Choice
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Golf clubs and balls
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Credits
Role | Contributor |
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Presenter | Roy Plomley |
Interviewed Guest | Sir Thomas Allen |
Broadcasts
- Sat 6 Nov 1982 18:1591热爆 Radio 4
- Fri 12 Nov 1982 09:0591热爆 Radio 4
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